Apple Cinnamon Rolls
Apple Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate indulgence, combining fluffy dough with tender apples and a warm cinnamon filling. Topped with a creamy glaze, these rolls transform any morning into a festive occasion. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy breakfasts, each bite offers a delightful explosion of flavor that will have your taste buds dancing. Whether it’s a Sunday treat or an everyday delight, these rolls are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups firm apples (chopped, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until bubbly (5-10 minutes).
- Knead the dough: Add flour and salt to the yeast mixture; knead on floured surface until smooth (8-10 minutes).
- Let it rise: Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Create the filling: Mix softened butter with cinnamon and sugar; chop apples.
- Assemble rolls: Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling, sprinkle apples, and roll tightly into a log.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the log into pieces, place in greased dish, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Frost: Cool slightly and drizzle with cream cheese frosting made by mixing cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg